Shift Lead Guard

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

9d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Lead Lifeguard provides leadership during assigned aquatic shifts, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-supervised environment for members, guests, and staff. Alongside lifeguarding, the Shift Lead acts as the on-duty leader, supports daily operations, mentors lifeguards, responds to emergencies, and ensures YMCA policies and procedures are followed. The role models the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility while promoting safety, teamwork, and exceptional member service.

The position is based at the Schlessman YMCA in Denver, Colorado. The posting lists it as full time, with a night and weekend schedule. The work takes place in indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facilities and may involve pool chemicals, varying temperatures, and warm, humid, or occasionally noisy conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Current American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguarding certification.
• Current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
• Minimum one year of lifeguarding experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Successful completion of a required background check.
• Ability to swim continuously and perform all required lifeguard skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physically demanding water rescues.
• Ability to hear distress signals and communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Previous YMCA experience.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated lead staff member during assigned shifts.
• Ensure proper staff coverage, break schedules, and rotation assignments.
• Conduct opening, closing, and shift change procedures.
• Monitor pool operations for compliance with YMCA policies and safety standards.
• Report facility concerns, maintenance needs, incidents, and staffing issues to aquatics leadership.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
• Administer first aid, CPR, AED, and emergency oxygen as needed.
• Complete incident and accident reports accurately and promptly.
• Support daily operations and mentor lifeguards.

Benefits

• Health and vision care.
• Dental care.
• Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Free membership program.
• Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed